Episode 119: 80’s Christmas Singles – Part 1

Welcome to episode 119 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, I talk about a selection of Christmas singles from the 1980s.

I hope you enjoyed this collection of songs from 1984. I was hoping to get a couple other 1984-themed episodes out this month, but between my daughters’ school and sports starting back, a severe lack of sleep, and a dozen other crises popping up throughout the month, I was lucky to get this episode out. As usual, I’ll be spending the next few weeks trying to get back on schedule. In the meantime, enjoy the covers and included artwork from this episode’s singles.

1. Tokyo Hot Club Band – A Thorn In Your Eyes

2. Miki Asakura – Hero & Heroine

3. The Checkers – Heartbroken By Julia

4. Momoko Kikuchi – Love Letter On The Snow

5. Yoko Oginome – December Memory

6. Ikue Sakakibara – Lover

7. Kunio Muramasu – X’mas Rock

8. Meiko Nakahara – Meiko’s Special Party Versions

9. Salon Music – Spending Silent Night

Join me next time for Yuzoh Kayama’s 1983 album, “White Christmas.” I’m hoping to have it out the first week of September. Then join me later in the month for a pair of great albums from the 90’s. Up first is Yasuko Agawa’s “Come In Christmas” from 1990. The join me on the 25th for the fantastic compilation, “Winter Gifts Pop” from 1997. They’re both great albums you’re sure to enjoy.

As always, any feedback on this episode would be appreciated. If have any suggestions, or if you’d like to recommend a song or album for a future episode, drop me a line and let me know.

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